The Hoover Dam remains one of the biggest construction marvels in US history. Mental Floss has the details. https://bit.ly/3jD9grO
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"We require from buildings two kinds of goodness: first, the doing their practical duty well: then that they be graceful and pleasing in doing it." John Ruskin
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Euclid Chemical
29 September at 06:31 ·
There are many methods to concrete curing and sealing, but which method is best? There is no clear cut answer, but here is a 4 part series that that can help demystify this age old question.
Part 1: Demystifying Concrete Curing & Sealing Series
Why do we cure concrete?
https://www.euclidchemical.com/company/blog/archive/demystifying-concrete-curing-sealing-series-part-1/
Part 2: How do we cure concrete?
https://www.euclidchemical.com/company/blog/archive/demystifying-curing-sealing-part-2-how-do-we-cure-concrete/
Part 3: Non-Standard Curing Methods
https://www.euclidchemical.com/company/blog/archive/demystifying-concrete-curing-sealing-part-3-non-standard-curing-methods/
Part 4: Product Selection and Troubleshooting
https://www.euclidchemical.com/company/blog/archive/demystifying-curing-sealing-part-4-product-selection-and-troubleshooting/
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This might be hard to believe, but certain forms of sand used in concrete are rare enough that a black market has sprung up around them. Get the full story here. https://bit.ly/2vO7wYy
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Solomon Colors Inc
26 September at 11:27 ·
Brickform Refresh comes in 16 standard, natural looking colors, matched to Solomon Colors integral colors. This makes it great for correcting discoloration and evening out color on colored concrete jobs. Recolor concrete with ease, using Brickform Refresh. #concrete #concreterepair
Job Description & Qualifications
Rental Yard Warehouse Labor
Job Summary
Service and maintain all rental equipment and prepare rental orders to go to customers. This position requires the operation of a Forklift and a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle.
If selected for this position, MaCon Supply Inc. will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
•Willing to receive direction and work unsupervised
•Able to execute all needed tasks in a timely manner
•Load/unload customers using a forklift and at times by hand
•Correctly pull orders and label them (returns, pickups, and deliveries)
•Correctly fill out return count paperwork and turn it into a rental manager
•learn the correct forming procedure and answer customer forming questions
•Clock in and out at designated scheduled times, time management, and reliability
•Prepares and stages rental orders to go out for delivery.
•Removes dirt, concrete, or other debris from rental equipment
•Ensures all rental equipment is in good, useable condition before it goes out to the customer.
•Inspects all rental equipment for damage when it comes back from a customer. Reports any damage according to established procedure.
•Maintain all tools, equipment, and work area
Nature and Scope
•Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction. Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor.
•Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment. Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor.
Work Environment
•Typically located in a comfortable environment in the warehouse but with regular exposure to factors including extreme temperatures, moving machinery, and loud noise.
•Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (100+ pounds) or awkward.
Education and Experience
•HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. 0-2 years of experience in the area of responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications
•Work experience in a warehouse or as a laborer.
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Polyfilm comes in a variety of thicknesses. Talk to one of our experts about the proper materials for your upcoming project. #Tip
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